Velvet Tonka vs Bois Doré
Velvet Tonka and Bois Doré overlap 45% in notes and accords; one note appears in both. Velvet Tonka projects more: sillage 7.8/10 against 7.2/10 for Bois Doré. Voters pick Velvet Tonka mostly for winter and Bois Doré for autumn.
At a glance
| Velvet Tonka | Bois Doré | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | bdk Parfums | Van Cleef & Arpels |
| Release year | 2021 | 2017 |
| Rating | 8.0/101,151 votes | 8.3/101,085 votes |
| Longevity | 8.2/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Sillage | 7.8/10 | 7.2/10 |
When to wear
| Velvet Tonka | Bois Doré | |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn | 40% | 39% |
| Winter | 40% | 36% |
| Spring | 16% | 18% |
| Summer | 0% | 7% |
| Velvet Tonka | Bois Doré | |
|---|---|---|
| Evening | 30% | 24% |
| Nighttime | 27% | 22% |
| Casual | 19% | 21% |
| Daytime | 13% | 17% |
| Office | 9% | 15% |
Notes
In both
- Tonka bean absolute
Velvet Tonka
Only in this one
- Almond
- Orange blossom
- Balkans tobacco absolute
- Rose absolute
- Bourbon vanilla absolute
- Amberwood
- Amyris
Bois Doré
Only in this one
- Mineral notes
- Pepper
- Vanilla
- Cedarwood
- White musk
Accords
Velvet Tonka
- Sweet
- Gourmand
- Spicy
- Woody
- Powdery
- Creamy
Bois Doré
- Sweet
- Gourmand
- Spicy
- Woody
- Powdery
- Creamy
Frequently asked questions
Which one lasts longer?
Velvet Tonka lasts longer: longevity 8.2/10 against 7.8/10 for Bois Doré.
Which one projects more?
Velvet Tonka projects more: sillage 7.8/10 against 7.2/10 for Bois Doré.
Which one suits winter better?
Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 40% of the season votes for Velvet Tonka and 36% for Bois Doré.
Which one is rated higher?
Bois Doré is rated higher: 8.3/10 against 8.0/10 for Velvet Tonka.
Which notes do they share?
Notes found in both: Tonka bean absolute.